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Constitution and Government.
The colony of Natal, formerly an integral part of the Cape of
Good Hope settlement, was erected in 1856 into a separate colony
under the British Crown, represented first by a Lieutenant-
Governor, and since 1882 by a Governor. A charter of constitution
was granted in 1856, and modified in 1875 and 1879 ; the
charter now in force was granted in 1893. The Province of
Zululand was annexed to Natal on December 30, 1897.
By the Constitution Act (Law No. 14, 1893), which came into force
July 20, 1893, the legislative authority resides in the Queen, a Legislative
Council, and a Legislative Assembly. Her Majesty is represented by the
Governor, whose assent (revocable within two years, in manner prescribed) is
required to all bills before they become law. The Governor appoints the
ministers, and, with their advice, the members of the Legislative Council.
He issues writs for general election of members of the Legislative
Assembly, fixes the place and time of the sessions of the legislative
bodies, and may prorogue or dissolve the Assembly. He may also, by message,
transmit the draft of any bill to be introduced in either house. The Legislative
Council consists of twelve members (including one for Zululand),
each of whom must be at least thirty years of age, must have resided
ten years in the colony, and must be registered proprietor of real property
of the net value of 5001. Members hold their seats for ten years, provision
being made for the withdrawal of five at the end of the iirst five years.
The President is appointed by the Governor. The Legislative Assembly
consists of thirty-nine members (including two for Zululand) chosen by the
electors. Each Legislative Assembly continues for four years, unless sooner
dissolved. It meets annually or oi'tener, appoints its Speaker, and adopts
(with the approval of the Governor) its own standing rules and orders. Money
bills must originate in the Assembly, and the Legislative Council may accept
or reject but not alter lliem. No money bill, however, for any purpose not
first recommended to the Assembly by message of the Governor can be passed
in the session in which it is proposed. No person can be a member of the
Assembly who is not a duly qualified and registered elector. Members receive
an allowance of 11. a day during the session.
Electors are qualified by the possession of immovable property of the value
of 501., by payment of rent for such property of the annual value of 101., or
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